Haworthiopsis×pseudorigida(Salm - Dyck ) Gildenh . & Klopper
Aloe pseudorigida , Aloe rigida , Apicra rigida , Haworthia pseudorigida , Haworthiopsis pseudorigida , Aloe×pseudorigida , Aloe×rigida , Aloe×subrigida , Apicra×pseudorigida , Apicra×rigida , Catevala×subrigida , Haworthia×pseudorigida , Haworthia×subrigida , Haworthiopsis×subrigida
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Haworthiopsis
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The specific epithet " pseudorigida(pronounced soo - do - tackle - ih - duh ) " means " incorrectly rigid " and have-to doe with to the not well humbled leaves .
Haworthiopsis×pseudorigidais a natural crossbreed ofHaworthiopsis viscosanative toSouth Africa .
Haworthiopsis×pseudorigida , formerly known asHaworthia tortuosavar.pseudorigida , is a small succulent with dull honey oil to dark-brown - green leaves arranged in a spiral on an extended stalk . The stem can grow up to 8 in ( 20 cm ) magniloquent . The leaves are trilateral , rough with diminished tubercles , value up to 1.6 in ( 4 cm ) long and 0.5 inches ( 1.3 cm ) wide .
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The bloodless heyday appear in slender , usually unbranched inflorescences in outflow and summer .
Light : Although most species can brook full Sunday , these succulent boom in semi - shaded lieu . However , brighter light condition are require to bring out the foliage coloration .
Soil : Plant yourHaworthiopsisin commercial soil formulated for succulent ormake your own well - draining potting mix .
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Hardiness : Haworthiopsis×pseudorigidacan withstand temperature as grim as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : In spring and fall , when the growth is most dynamic , waterHaworthiopsisthoroughly , then wait until the top of the soil dries out before lachrymation again . Water your plants less during the wintertime when their growth slow down significantly . During the hottest summer calendar month , whenHaworthiopsisare mostly dormant , water them just enough to keep the leafage from shriveling .
fecundate : Haworthiopsisare slow - growing succulent and do not involve much plant food . Therefore , provender with a diluted fertilizer and only from fountain to strike .
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Repotting : When the plant life has outgrown its container , repot in the spring or early summertime into a new , somewhat larger pot with clean filth .
multiplication : Haworthiopsisare mostly and easily rise from stem cuttings or by removing offsets from the mother plant life .
Learn more atHow to uprise and Care for Haworthiopsis .
Haworthiopsisspecies are generally non - toxic to humans and animals .
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